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Table Of Contents
What Is Sheet Metal Fabrication?
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What Are The Main Features To Specify When
Getting Acoustic Louvres Made?-5-
Discover The Benefits Of Acoustic Enclosures In
Industrial Environments
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Minimise Downtime At The Job Site With
Vandal Covers
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Shipping Container Modification For Industrial
Purposes
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What Is Sheet Metal Fabrication?
You can find sheet metal in just about anything and just about anywhere. It
may be found in home appliances, aircrafts, construction, HVAC, furniture,
cars, and in various industries. There are probably hundreds of productsthat contain this pliable and durable material. The raw material is used for a
wide variety of applications because it can be bent, stretched, shaped, and
cut into practically any shape. And the manufacturing process to which a
piece of sheet metal is shaped into the required part through material
deformation or removal is called sheet metal fabrication.
The process for fabricating sheet
metal may be categorised into
two: forming and cutting. Forming
may be done through different
means such as stretch drawing, roll
forming, spinning, or bending.
Meanwhile, cutting can be applied
with or without shearing force.
When manufacturers cut without
shearing force, they can utilise
water jet cutting, plasma cutting, or even laser beam cutting. The process
used will depend on specifications for fabrication.
Note that the thickness of a sheet metal is called the gauge. The number
will vary from 3 to 38; a higher gauge will mean a thinner piece of metal.
The thin piece of sheet metal may be referred to as a foil while a thicker
piece of metal may be called a plate. The required gauge will, of course,
depend entirely on the application needed for the sheet metal. The same
consideration also goes for the type of metal needed as sheet metal can
come in stainless steel, steel, aluminium, copper, brass, titanium, zinc, and
others.
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Another element to the fabrication process of sheet metal is welding. After
parts have been shaped according to specifications, they have to be
assembled and tack welded. There are different welding techniques the
manufacturer can use in order to prevent warping of or visual defects on
the raw material. The most common techniques are TIG, MIG, andOxyacetylene. TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) is generally used for difficult welds
such as for s-curves and round shapes on copper and titanium. Meanwhile,
MIG (Metal Inert Gas) is ideal for joining wide-ranging metals and gauges
and Oxyacetylene can straighten warped steel.
Once welded, the manufacturer finishes off the fabrication job usually by
sandblasting, priming, and then painting. The finishing touches, as always,
are done according to the project specifications.
So the next time you see any kind of consumer product, look at a car, or
stare out at an airplanes wing from your airline seat, know that a lot of
work has gone into just a few of its essential metal parts. And should you
have need for metal fabrication, always go to an experienced and expert
manufacturer to ensure that each piece has been cut, shaped, welded, and
finished to the highest quality.Click herefor more.
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What Are The Main Features To Specify When
Getting Acoustic Louvres Made?
Certain buildings, factories,or big plant rooms, can
create sound pressure levels
that go beyond the existing
or required noise criteria
prescribed in specific
locations. To address the
reduction of noise egress, an
acoustic louvre will have to
be mounted behind a louvrepanel. But aside from enabling noise reduction, an acoustic louvre can also
assist with ventilation, which means that construction of this important
feature will require great consideration. This will guarantee that the
intended purpose is met and that establishments that use it can expect
longevity.
The first thing to consider before getting acoustic louvres made is where
they will be used. Applications for the acoustic louvre are generally for
refrigeration machinery, underground or enclosed car parks, processingplants, plant rooms, cooling towers, and the like. Because it will come in
two standard ranges and it can be made in different metals, it is critical that
the application be determined at the design stage. Doing so will guarantee
the best noise control and economical solution. It should be pointed out
that retrofitting is not only quite pricey but may also disrupt operations.
The two standard ranges for acoustic louvre panels are the R type and the
LP type. The choice will depend on the required acoustic performance; the
R type delivers maximum noise acoustic performance, with normalpressure drop while the LP type gives the normal acoustic performance,
with minimum pressure drop. Some manufacturers may also add
perforated underside for maximum sound absorption.
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While construction of these noise-reducing panels will be determined by its
application, it is recommended that businesses specify acoustic louvre
panels to be weather-rated and vermin proof. A non-combustible acoustic
fill should also be requested for added safety.
As for the materials used, most businesses might have their acoustic louvre
panels made from galvanised mild steel. But it can also be made from other
metals such as aluminium and stainless steel.
Another main feature to specify in the construction of acoustic louvre
panels is the blade styles. It would be ideal to complement the scale and
aesthetics of the building or structure where it will be mounted. In addition,
some consideration should also be placed on blade orientation as this, too,
can have bearing on the overall look of the building as well as have anaffect on acoustic performance.
Finally, businesses should also specify bird or insect screens for their
acoustic louvre panels as additional forms of protection.Know more about
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Discover The Benefits Of Acoustic Enclosures In
Industrial Environments
Noise is inevitable in industrial environments. Most machines can producenoise that exceed limits, which can lead to serious health risks for those
who need to work around them. Employers are bound to protect their
employees from noise levels above 85dB(A). Naturally, having workers
merely wear protective earmuffs or ear plugs cannot stifle certain levels of
noise. A more effective solution needs to be implemented. And that
solution may be delivered by an acoustic enclosure.
An acoustic enclosure can be used and designed for fixed or mobile
applications. Enclosures for diesel and gas generators are effective buffersfrom the machines noise. An acoustic enclosure may also be customised as
a soundproof control or observation room, which will allow employees to
work in a quiet environment and protect them against the noise in the
plant. But generally, acoustic enclosures serve to muffle or shield the noise
emanating from certain engines and machineries such as compressors,
pumps, grinders, and the like.
Aside from protecting employees against the health risks of a noisy
environment and helping the business adhere to noise regulation, anacoustic enclosure may also guarantee the uninterrupted and optimal
performance of engines or machines. Manufacturers of this type of
industrial enclosure
can design it
according to its
application and add
features that would
prevent, for
instance, electricmotor heat. The
addition of a small
ventilation fan may
address this need.
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Meanwhile, external materials and finishes may be specified according to
the weather conditions the acoustic enclosure will encounter.
Since an acoustic enclosure can be designed and installed outdoors (not
just indoors), nearby areas may also benefit from its noise-reducingcapabilities. Instead of leaving a booming generator on top of a building or
by the side of a structure, its owner may well protect neighbouring
buildings from its noise by housing it in an acoustic enclosure. The
enclosure may even be finished with paint that will match the overall
appearance of the building so that it does not ruin its exterior area. This
consideration of aesthetics is especially important for establishments that
may be situated in a business or tourist area.
Generator sets, compressors, pumps, blowers, and every other noiseproducing machinery and engine are not only unpleasant to hear. High
levels of noise can also create health risks, particularly when workers are
exposed to it constantly. By using an expertly constructed acoustic
enclosure, employers provide a quiet and healthy working environment for
employees so that production is efficient and uninterrupted. Visit this
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Minimise Downtime At The Job Site With Vandal
Covers
Towering skyscrapers. Highways and streets stretching for miles and miles.The food on your table and the gadgets you can't live without. All these
modern marvels would not have been made possible without the
construction and mining industries which rely heavily on earth moving
equipment like graders, bulldozers, excavators, backhoes and scrapers.
While ancient builders constructed timeless wonders using ingenuity and
sheer manpower, today's builders cannot create modern wonders as
quickly and as efficiently without these equipment.
Heavy equipment manufactured by the likes of Daewoo, Caterpillar,Mitsubishi, Yanmar, Komatsu, Kubota, Case, JCB and Bobcat are built tough
and can handle the demands of both construction and mining sites.
However, there is one particular part that can leave them vulnerable to
vandal attacks as well as harsh work environments the operator's cab.
In order to protect heavy
equipment against vandal
attacks, construction and
mining firms can implement avariety of strategies. These can
include beefing up security
especially during night time
when operations have ceased,
the use of security equipment
like alarms, padlocks and
CCTV. But if there is one
convenient and cost-efficient
way to protect a construction or mining firm's investment, that would bevandal covers or vandal guards.
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Vandal guards may be made of aluminium, punched, welded or woven
mesh, solid steel, solid plastic or flat bars and are installed onto the earth
moving equipment's cab through buttons, brackets, hinges and padlockable
over-centre catches. While vandal guards can prevent stones hurled against
it by saboteurs or during industrial demolitions or mining operations, meshvandal guards can allow visual control for the operator without
compromising his safety. In addition to this, they are designed to allow the
quick and safe entry and exit of the operators.
When it comes to turning projects in time or meeting quotas, time is of the
essence. Construction and mining firms must ensure continuous operations
and minimise or prevent the cessation of operations due to various causes
including the breakdown of earth moving equipment. Breakdown of
equipment can translate to delays, which in turn can mean loss of profitsand opportunities, or even hassles with the client. As such, it is essential to
put in place measures that will ensure continuity of operations. In addition
to these, vandal covers are a small investment that a firm can make in
order to protect some of its most important assets its heavy equipment.
Take the necessary precautions and do not leave anything to chance. Visit
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Shipping Container Modification For Industrial
Purposes
Various industries have utilised
shipping containers to transport
finished products and raw materials
over long distances over land and sea.
Because of their great size as well as
their sturdy built and ability to
protect goods against the elements,
they are seen as a cost-effective
means for transportation. However,after use, many of these containers
are left when their cargoes have been
delivered because it is more cost-
effective for businesses to purchase new ones rather than ship these
containers back to their countries of origin.
As such, used shipping containers have created new industries which take
advantage of their sturdiness. Some enterprising individuals make use of
shipping containers for a variety of purposes including homes, mobile barsand storage units. Even businesses engaged in various industries have
benefitted greatly from shipping container modification. One of the most
obvious and perhaps most important advantage of appropriating shipping
containers for other purposes is that it allows consumers and businesses to
recycle a material into something beneficial instead of letting them languish
in shipyards, accumulating rust when they can be given another lease on
life through creativity.
In addition to being sturdy, shipping containers are versatile and can bemodified to meet the various needs of businesses. Many industries have
modified shipping containers into acoustic enclosures for their generators,
compressors, pumps and similar equipment which can create a lot of noise.
They can also be modified for storage, even those which require special
storage features like temperature control. Shipping containers can also be
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modified as a mobile acoustic enclosure using attenuators, acoustic doors,
absorptive linings and fuel tanks to enable sound absorption.
Shipping containers can also be modified into access doors for plant
equipment that may need seals or specific door frames. They can also beutilised as a weather-proof enclosure for machineries that need to be
placed outside.
Converting shipping containers for these and other industrial applications
requires specialist expertise in order to design and modify the shipping
container that meets a business's needs. In order to do this, the
modification specialists need to visit the job site or area where the
modified shipping container will be used and placed in order to fully assess
the environment as well as come up with the necessary modifications tosuit these. Modifications can either be made in a factory or on site when
the scale of the project is too big and too inconvenient to transport. For
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